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02/04/99 THU 11:38 FAX 651 490 2150 SEH ~003 Ms. Debra Bloom Fcbruary 4, 1999 Page 2 We anticipate that there would be approximately nine vehic~es in the peak hour traveling to or from the west on Qakcrest Avenue. Although there will be less delays ~t:Fairview Avenue then at Snelling Avenue (for the northbound left turn), Fairview Avenue has its own';,~~fof traffic problems including access to Fairview Avenue and other delays along Fairview A venue at various intersections. Oakcrest Avenue does not provide an inviting alternative. In addition, unfamiliar Irlotorists may not recognize where Oakcrest A venue leads to and it will be used primarily by Roseville residents, those familiar with the street system, and employees. On Saturdays, the tfaffic. volume will be higher. especially in May. However, we anticipate that the: same percentage trip distribution will prevail because of the lower traffic volume on Snelling Avenue. Although there will be more left turns from Oakcrest onto Snelling Avenue, the individual delays per vehicle may be less resulting in the same amount of impact (more vehicles but less individuaJ delay). On a Saturda.y. there may be 15 vehicles per hour on Oakcrest Avenue to the west generated from the Lyndale Garden Center site. We have reviewed the intersection of Oakcrest Avenue on Snelling Avenue with Mn/DOT. They currently have no plans to close or resttict the median. 11 is, however, an intersection very close to a freeway section of Snelling Avenue. The accident rate at the intersection is not high at this rime. If the accident pattern changes and the rate increases and/or there is a significant amount of congestion, the: option of closing the median does exist. However, there are no plans at this time. We have briefly reviewed the site plan although there is litt~e c~ge from the existing HOM Fumiture parking lot and circulari;on pattern. The location of the driv~Y'ays on Oakcrest Avenue do not create problems. The circulation through the parking lot is relativelyj~tindard with two aisles and parking stalls on either side. The only major difference between HOM Furniture and Lyndale Garden Center would be the area for loading vehicles frQm the tree lot or outdoor sales areas. Access through the parking lot by sen-ice vehicles may also be a concern unless deliveries are restricted to lower volume times. However, we have limited information relative to their delivery plans and are working I;)ff a relatively small scale and apparently preliminary layout. We hope that this information is helpful in your review of the site. If you. have any qu~stions o~ n~d any more information, please call me a.t 490-2()45. Sincerely, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. ~~~ Glen Van WQrmer, F_E. Manager, TrimsponatiOD Enginecting Group sab f:\projccts\r1;\rosc~\98(} 1 \clbloon\.f04.wpd